Ankara, Turkey— The Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey have started off free trade negotiations to deepen their ties further.
In this connection, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of GCC, and Dr. Omer Bolat, Minister of Trade of Turkey, signed a joint statement to initiate negotiations between the GCC and Turkey.
Albudaiwi said that the joint statement demonstrates the strategic partnership between the GCC countries and Turkey, as well as the advanced international and regional cooperation in various sectors, including commerce, economics, and finance.
The Secretary-General highlighted the significant level of cooperation between the GCC and Turkey, affirming their mutual keenness to further enhance economic relations.
He affirmed that the GCC countries are actively engaged in free trade negotiations with other nations to expand trade opportunities, promote economic cooperation regionally and globally.
Albudaiwi said that these agreements are part of the GCC’s efforts to diversify income sources and foster economic growth.